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Operation Overlord Analysis
While stationed in Germany I was fortunate to have received an all-expense paid trip to Normandy, France. It was a rather humbling experience having to witness the over nine thousand head stones that lined the fields; many of whom were casualties of Operation Overlord, famously known as “Dooms Day” which took place on 6. June 1944. The milk white cross shaped dedicators were perfectly aligned, measured with an instrument of precision; the grass had the perfect shade of green, and the singing of the birds added to the tranquil that memorialized the final resting place of noble men. The cemetery has a boardwalk that is approximately 500 meters long leading from the beach landing towards the entrance that had me gasping for breath, a semicircular garden at the east side possessed a wall of all the unidentified and at the center of the memorial stood an enormous bronze statue. How does the description of this place connect with the writing process? Before a writer starts writing they would first …show more content…
Based upon the reading from author Donald, Murray I have learned that: The writing process is a social process, the discussion board is a tool that is incorporated within the course in order for us to help each other grow. However, there isn’t enough feedback given by peers and sometimes when it is given it doesn’t really say anything other than “your writing is great” how is it great if we are doing basic English? As stated “a critical thinker is one that questions, and analyzes the information of others” (Maker’s Eye P4). My writing process and that of my peers can be significantly improved if what is truly felt about someone’s post is expressed. I believe that my writing can be improved if I mimic the four pillars of the thinking-writing process; conducting research of my own instead of accepting what someone has to say about a topic, keeping an open mind, using evidence to support my writing and seeking knowledge in areas that’s lacking, and lastly using my own

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